March 2006

NEWS ARCHIVE 2006

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Wednesday, 1st March 2006

Indonesian president with the Chairman and
MD of Brunei Investment Agency.

Bandar Seri Begawan – Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono wound up his two-day State visit to the country yesterday after calling on Brunei's businessmen to invest in Indonesia. ...FULL STORY

Fuel Consumption
Being Monitored

Bandar Seri Begawan – In line with new directives issued by the Energy Division of the Prime Minister's Office late last December, petrol stations in the country are now recording licence plate numbers of buyers as well as the amount of fuel they are buying, especially vehicles bearing foreign licence plates, as part of efforts to monitor and control the sale of gasoline and diesel in the country. ...FULL STORY

Brunei Keeps Close Watch On Bird Flu
Bandar Seri Begawan – Following the outbreak of bird flu in several countries around the world and the latest in Selangor, Malaysia, relevant authorities in the Sultanate have further intensified the necessary efforts to prevent the disease from spreading into Brunei. ...FULL STORY

Petrol Stations Urged To Give Priority To Local Jobseekers
Bandar Seri Begawan – The Minister of Finance II, Pehin Dato Hj Abd Rahman, yesterday highlighted the importance for petrol station owners to give priority to local jobseekers. ...FULL STORY

Indonesian Woman Lands In Jail After Failing To Pay Fine

WORLD REPORT SPECIAL

Saddam trial resumes amid sectarian violence
Baghdad - A bomb badly damaged the tomb of Saddam Hussein's father at dawn on Tuesday, hours before the ousted leader was due back in court for the first time since a week of sectarian violence pitched Iraq toward civil war.

SPORTS

BAFA On The Rise Of Women's Football
Bandar Seri Begawan – Women's football is catching on like wildfire in Brunei - Darussalam the past few months. Not only are teams mushrooming but tournaments are also organised at a pace that is best described as fast and furious.

YOUR HEALTH

Want to live longer? Think positive thoughts
Chicago - Optimism is good for the heart, a study said on Monday.

OTHER REPORTS

Grandmother honoured for wrestling crocodile
Sydney - An Australian grandmother was honoured with a bravery award for wrestling a giant saltwater crocodile as it dragged her friend from a tent.

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